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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Piano Concertos Nos.1 & 2 / Festival Overture / The Age of Gold Suite Michael Houstoun (piano) / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Lyndon-Gee [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Dec/2010 ] "Michael Houston is a clear and characterful soloist." (Gramophone) |
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Missing Teeth
Ill Gotten Gains [ Puppy Killer Records New Zealand / CD - released 5/Nov/2007 ] 'Ill Gotten Gains' is the result of 9 years of hard knocks for the 4 lads who make up one of NZ's finest punk bands. Their second album is 18 tracks of heavily distilled sweat and beer-fuelled punk rock &/or roll music. |
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BELA BARTOK
Bartók: Works for Violin and Piano Monique Lapins (violin), Jian Liu (piano) [ Rattle Records / CD - released 22/Jul/2022 ] An album of newly recorded works composed by Béla Bartók featuring Monique Lapins (violin) and Jian Liu (piano). |
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Motocade
Tightrope Highway [ Isaac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 23/Apr/2009 ] NZ rock band, Motocade finally answer the question they've been asked for the last 5 years with their brilliant debut full length, 'Tightrope Highway'. |
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The Mots
The Mots [ Issac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 27/Nov/2008 ] Within 6 months of forming, New Zealand band, The Mots release their self-titled, debut album. Pop / rock / indie… They're a mixture of it all. |
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Mr Hayday
Mr Hayday [ Mole Music New Zealand / CD - released 4/Aug/2008 ] This debut 5-track EP is is a smart, bouncy record combining a mish-mash of fractured electronica with goofy beats. Its intentions are clear; to bust you out of your daily grind and to go a little spaz - it's for your own good. |
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The Murderchord
The Blunt Cut [ Puppy Killer Records New Zealand / CD - released 29/Jun/2009 ] The debut release from MurderChord is 8 tracks, 20 odd minutes and just a small selection of tunes the likes of which you won't be expecting. |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Christmas Spectacular [includes John Rutter - Gloria] Musica Sacra conducted by Indra Hughes [ Atoll Records New Zealand / CD - released 10/Nov/2011 ] "What sets this stunning CD apart..is that it avoids the often over-reverberant, stained-glass window sound-world of distant, ethereal Cathedral organs, boys and men choir and liturgical carol services." Martin Setchell writing in ORGANZ |
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Nadine Loren
Living in Wonderland [ Isaac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 12/Nov/2009 ] Swiss-born Kiwi singer / songwriter, Nadine attributes her unique style to her upbringing in both Germany and NZ. A true artist, she combines musical genres, fusing various styles with an obvious European influence. |
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Nat Rose
Golden Hour [ Black Rose 74 Records New Zealand / CD - released 9/Jun/2008 ] 'Golden Hour' is the sound of pure, Aotearoa honey. Nat Rose describes her style as "Soultearoa", and the smooth, killer beats and gorgeous caramel vocals married to strong, insightful and pure songwriting, reflects this perfectly. |
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Nathan Haines
Life Time [ Warner Music New Zealand / CD - released 14/Jun/2005 ] Haines' first album in 2 years, recorded in a series of concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, featuring tunes from Bacharach & David, John Coltrane, Cole Porter and more... |
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Nesian Mystik
99 A.D. [ Arch Dynasty / Warner Music New Zealand / CD - released 26/Jul/2010 ] Nesian Mystik's fourth album in a lineage of chart toppers, '99 A.D.' is jam-packed with the Nesians' trademark Polynesian sound, mixed with hip-hop and smooth R&B. |
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WALTON / CLARKE / HANDEL / WOODS / McCORMICK / TRADITIONAL / etc
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Pomp & Circumstance - Sounds of Glory The New Zealand Army Band with the Christchurch Musical Society Choir [ Bianco / CD - released 2/Feb/2000 ] The New Zealand Army Band (Māori: Puoro Puoro Ngāti Tūmatauenga) is a brass band that primarily provides musical support for the New Zealand Army at all state and ceremonial occasions. It was founded in 1964 by Captain James Donald Carson (1935-2008). |
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New Zealand Birds of the Forest / Brian Hands Concert Orchestra
Melody of the Birds [ Viking Seven Seas / CD ] Bird calls of the New Zealand forest heard to the lush background of a string orchestra. Versions of many of Māoridom's best loved melodies played by the Brian Hands Concert Orchestra. Among the tunes are "Pōkarekare Ana", "Haere Mai",... |
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LEOPOLD MOZART
Mozart, (L.): Symphonies New Zealand Chamber Orchestra. Donald Armstrong, conductor [ Naxos 18th Century Symphony / CD - released 18/Aug/2002 ] "Clean, vital playing" (BBC Music Magazine) |
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SHOSTAKOVICH / RACHMANINOV / BABADJANIAN
Elegy - Piano Trios New Zealand Chamber Soloists [ Atoll / CD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] "Throughout this disc the playing of the New Zealand Chamber Soloists gets it right, identifying with and capturing the character of each work with terrific energy, single-minded determination and heartfelt feeling. The production features a well... |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Semele New Zealand Opera Chorus, Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir, New Zealand Opera Baroque Orchestra, Peter Walls [ Opus Arte DVD / DVD - released 21/Jul/2023 ] "Amitai Pati is the pick of the bunch. The Samoan tenor is an outstanding Jupiter, bright-toned and fullvoiced, lyrical lines anchored by enough weight to make this reluctant smiter believable as both lover and thug." Gramophone |
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GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Semele (Blu-ray) Emma Pearson, Amitai Pati, Sarah Castle, Paul Whelan / New Zealand Opera Chorus, Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir, NZ Opera Baroque Orchestra, Peter Walls [ Opus Arte Blu-ray / Blu-ray - released 21/Jul/2023 ] "Amitai Pati is the pick of the bunch. The Samoan tenor is an outstanding Jupiter, bright-toned and fullvoiced, lyrical lines anchored by enough weight to make this reluctant smiter believable as both lover and thug." Gramophone |
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LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Quartets New Zealand Piano Quartet [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] "These resourceful works by the 15-year-old Beethoven contain sufficient glimpses of his mature style to warrant the occasional airing. Good solid performances that manages to convey some of the music's boldness and charm." BBC Music Magazine, August... |
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ALFRED HILL / RICHARD STRAUSS
Pieces for Piano Quartet / Piano Quartet op 13 New Zealand Piano Quartet [ Hill Records / CD - released 28/Dec/2002 ] Music from a very neglected New Zealand composer |